Overview

The consultant will assist in developing a framework to strengthen the participation of Indigenous Peoples in Kenya in the NBSAP implementation process.

Tasks Summary

• Develop an inception report outlining methodology, stakeholder engagement strategy, timeline, and deliverables.
• Conduct a legal and policy review of frameworks supporting Indigenous Peoples’ involvement in biodiversity conservation and NBSAP implementation.
• Analyze Kenya’s NBSAP targets for alignment with Indigenous Peoples’ biodiversity goals and assess their participation in NBSAP implementation.
• Identify gaps in monitoring and socio-economic data on biodiversity action by Indigenous Peoples and propose mechanisms to address them.
• Synthesize insights from consultations with NGOs, CSOs, IPLC organizations, and the National NBSAP Coordination Committee.
• Propose a strategy for engaging IPLCs in the NBSAP process with actionable steps for institutional integration.
• Develop tools and plans for strengthening IPLC engagement, including proposed indicators, a capacity-building plan, and a communication plan.
• Produce a final report and presentation outlining the full framework for IPLC engagement in NBSAP implementation.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation.
• Demonstrable experience working with indigenous groups.
• Experience in facilitating local community groups’ meetings and partnership building in diverse multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience with the NBSAP implementation process in Kenya.
• Demonstrable experience in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity or related activities.
• Proven experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and participatory processes with Indigenous communities, with a strong understanding of FPIC and ethical engagement practices.

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree in biodiversity conservation, international development, environmental science, management or behavioural sciences or closely related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 3 months

Work Modality: Remote

Remuneration: